Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 423: Passes in the Northland

"Your Majesty, the Integrity Commission went to Shandong to inspect water transportation. Is this a bit too sudden?"

In the Dongnuan Pavilion, Bi Ziyan, who had a complex expression, bowed to Zhu Youxiao who was busy at the desk and said: "This matter was very controversial at the cabinet meeting. It is now the time when autumn grains from various places are being delivered to Beijing, especially from the southeastern provinces. Cao grain and Cao bank must be transported to Beijing in batches. If anything happens to Shandong during this period due to the Integrity Commission's investigation of water transportation, there may be changes in the grain tax transported to Beijing."

"Bi Qing said that Caoliang and Caoyin have begun to be delivered to Beijing?"

Zhu Youxiao raised his head, frowned and looked at Bi Ziyan.

"Yes."

Bi Ziyan responded, but doubts arose in his heart, how could the emperor not know this? It shouldn't be, the corresponding memorial has already been submitted to the emperor.

It seems that it is right to let Cui Chengxiu go to Lu!

How could I forget this?

At this time, Zhu Youxiao secretly thought about it. The troubles in water transportation were not only losses, but also grain and silver. Especially the latter two, some places often delayed delivery. Just to make personal gains from it.

Directly take out the newly collected autumn grain and sell it privately at a high price, then buy the old grain at a low price, or even mix it with it, and you can make a lot of money every time you go in and out.

As for Caoyin, there are even more things to play.

The reason why Zhu Youxiao forgot about this matter was because he had too many things to do before. Although he mentioned it in circles, he didn't pay much attention to it. After all, Bi Ziyan was in charge of the household department.

But hearing Bi Ziyan mention this matter today made Zhu Youxiao think of one thing. No matter how powerful Xu Hongru was, he would never be able to sweep Shandong in a short time, especially if he was close to water transportation. Most of the prefectures and counties along the route were captured without much resistance.

This reminded Zhu Youxiao of causing havoc in Heaven!

In the original timeline, the White Lotus rebels led by Xu Hongru took advantage of the catastrophe in Shandong and launched extremely rapid actions, which even caused the water transportation to be suspended. This was a fatal blow to the Ming court. After all, the capital, Gyeonggi and even the entire Beizhili , which needs to be supplied by water transportation.

Although the rebellion was suppressed in the end, few specific details were recorded, especially the amount of damage caused after the water transportation was suspended.

It was precisely this that made Zhu Youxiao more and more determined that there was nothing wrong with the decision he made.

Now things are becoming clearer.

It not only involves the remnants of Bailian, smuggling remnants, and building prisoner traps, but also leads to the Yanshenggong Mansion and the groups in the southeastern provinces. Now they have added Caoliang and Caoyin, which makes Shandong unknowingly. We are on the cusp of the storm.

This is a tough battle! !

If this battle can be successfully won, it will be no less than a great victory in Liaozuo. This strategic significance is too significant!

"What the Independent Commission Against Corruption does has its own reasons."

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao calmed down and said: "Bi Qing is the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs. Doesn't he know the harm caused by corruption? A case of deficit in warehouses in Beizhili. How many corrupt officials and evil spirits were arrested in Beizhili? How many prefectures and counties are involved? I just want to ask Bi Qing, what will happen if these deficits are not discovered and the imperial court encounters difficulties and needs emergency food adjustment, but in the end it fails?"

Bi Ziyan fell silent.

How could he not know?

If that were the case, the imperial court might be in a desperate situation, and if there was even the slightest mistake, it might be beyond redemption!

It's just that you can't say these words. "Okay, let's not mention these things."

Seeing that Bi Ziyan was silent, Zhu Youxiao waved his hand and said: "I summoned the Qing family to the palace today because I have an important matter to discuss. The Qing family should first read the report from the Liaodong Governor's Office."

Zhu Youxiao did not want to mention things involving Shandong too much. Today, he has sent too many people to Shandong, and many of them have found important information. Under such special circumstances, let Zhu Youxiao It is absolutely impossible to give up the thorough investigation of Shandong.

Shandong is the Shandong of the Ming Dynasty.

This is the territory of Ming Dynasty!

As the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Zhu Youxiao absolutely could not allow any unrest in Shandong, let alone the bad debts accumulated in the past, because a so-called unrest was finally written off.

This was a great loss to Ming Dynasty.

Injustice has its head, and debt has its owner.

It was not found in the past, that was a thing of the past, but now that something has been found, what Zhu Youxiao needs to do is to get to the bottom of it! !

A bunch of guys who only dare to hide behind the scenes, don't think how noble they are, how noble their status is, in the final analysis, they are just a bunch of worms and scum!

It’s you who are caught!

You are the ones to be killed!

Zhu Youxiao not only wants to get to the bottom of the water transport case, he also wants to complete it as a solid case, so that it can be perfectly closed with the Beizhili Cangchang Deficit Case, adding a very important piece of weight to the new great ceremony controversy he has started. The weight made the delicate balance slowly tilt towards him.

"Your Majesty wants to reopen Zhangjiakou for questioning?"

At this time, after reading the report, Bi Ziyan clearly thought of what the emperor was thinking.

"good."

Zhu Youxiao, who was sitting on the throne, nodded and said: "Liaodong Guaguan has only been open for a long time, but it has attracted countless grassland tribes to flock to Baitu Changguan. There is a huge demand for hot commodities such as tea, medicinal materials, silk, etc., and the Liaodong Governor's Mansion has made a lot of money." A lot of money was obtained, part of which was directly used to stabilize the people of Liaodong."

"There are so many grassland tribes along the way from Liaodong to the northwest. The imperial court blindly closed the gate and did not strengthen contact with these grassland tribes. The only result was that we were frequently plundered by Mongolian Tatars along the northern Xinjiang, which caused great harm to us. It caused great losses and casualties to the border areas and people."

"I'm still saying that it's better to block than to open up. We can't break the imperial court just because a rebel rebelled. This is irresponsible."

"It's definitely something to consider."

Bi Ziyan said with a serious expression: "Since the imperial court closed the Guanguan Pass, not only the Liaodong area, but also the northern border areas headed by Jiubian, have been plundered by the Mongolian Tatars at every turn. Even if the Mongolian Tatars suffered losses, they still dared to come. The root cause of the crime lies in the severe winter on the grassland. The grassland tribes did not have the confidence to survive the cold winter, so they chose to take desperate risks, but the loss to the Ming Dynasty was also not small. "

"So in my opinion, since Liaodong Guan Guan has made a good start, I might as well let it go completely."

Zhu Youxiao stretched out his hand and said: "In addition to opening up the checkpoints at Zhangjiakou Fort, we also need to check up on the killing of Hukou Fort. If possible, we can even promote the idea of ​​setting up checkpoints in Guihua City with the Tumut ministries."

"Since you have decided to do something, then do it well. It is true that Ming Dynasty has a vast territory, but it is by no means lacking in everything. There is still a huge demand for things like war horses, cattle and sheep. Another piece of wool can also facilitate trade. I I have ordered the chief minister to begin research on wool textile technology. Once this technology is successful, it will undoubtedly strengthen the connection between our country and the grassland, and even provide our country with an additional stable source of warmth."

Bi Ziyan had a big mouth. He didn't expect that the Emperor's appetite was so big. He not only wanted to reopen Zhangjiakou Fort and kill Hukou Fort, but even set up a checkpoint in Guihua City. But the key to the problem was Guihua City. It is no longer under the rule of the Ming Dynasty at all. How could the Tumut tribes agree to such a thing? Even if they agreed, no one would dare to go. Who knows if they can come back after they go?

(End of this chapter)